This safety manual is intended to point out some of the
basic safety situations that may be encountered during
the normal operation and maintenance of your machine
and to instruct you in safety practices for dealing with
these conditions. This manual is NOT a substitute for
the manufacturer's operator's manual(s).
Additional precautions may be necessary, or some
instructions may not apply, depending on equipment,
attachments and conditions at the jobsite or in the
service area. The manufacturer has no direct control
over equipment application, operation, inspection or
maintenance. Therefore, it is YOUR responsibility to use
good safety practices in these areas.
The information provided in this manual supplements
the specifi c information about your machine that is
contained in the manufacturer's operator's manual(s).
Other information that may affect the safe operation of
your machine may be contained on safety signs or in
insurance requirements, employer's safety and training
programs, safety codes, local, state/provincial and
federal laws, rules and regulations.
Safety Alert Symbol
This Safety Alert Symbol means: "ATTENTION!
STAY ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!"
The Safety Alert Symbol identifi es important safety
messages on equipment, safety signs, in manuals or
elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of death or personal injury. Carefully read the
message that follows and inform other operators. Follow
instructions in the safety message.
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Foreword
IMPORTANT! Before you operate this machine, make
sure you have the manufacturer's manual(s) for this
machine and all attachments. If the manufacturer's
manuals are missing, obtain replacements from
your employer, equipment dealer or directly from
the manufacturer. Keep this safety manual and the
manufacturer's manuals with the machine at all times.
Read and understand all manuals.
Safety videos and other training resources are available
from some manufacturers and dealers. Operators are
encouraged to periodically review these resources.
Safety Alerts
Signal Words
Signal words are distinctive words that will typically be
found on safety signs on the roller compactor and other
jobsite equipment. These words may also be found in
this manual and the manufacturer's manuals. These
words are intended to alert the operator to a hazard and
the degree of severity of the hazard.
NOTICE
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a property
damage message.
Read and understand
manuals before
operating
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